Combined focusing screen and retaining member for sensitized material



March 14, 1933. E WEISKER 1,901,423

COMBINED FOCUSING SCREEN AND RETAINING MEMBER FOR SENSITIZED MATERIAL Filed March 23, 1931 7 Snow Hem 22 255. 33x 3 Gum/n01 a.

Patented Mar. 14, 1933 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE ELLIS wnrsxna, or NEW roan, n. a".

Application filed March as, 1931.

This invention relates to improvements in combined focusing screen and retaining member for sensitized material.

, Heretofore focusing screens of ground glass have been made in one piece and are employed in focusing and are then replaced by a holder for sensitized material positioned at the same plane of focus, or the sensitized material has been held in position by an ad- 1@ hesive substance on the ground-glass focusing screen.

Unecf the objects of this invention is to produce a focusing screen which will enable the ready and quick variation of the size 1 thereof so that sensitized material or photographic plates of varying sizes may be fastened on such screens at the plane of focus and in the exact position on the ground-glass of the image at such plane of focus, and also to enable the determination of the limits or the area of the image on the ground glass while the image is invision so that a section of sensitized material of proper size without waste may be properly positioned after the lens is capped and the image is no longer visible, thus economizing material and eliminating waste thereof.

Still another object of my invention is to produce a focusing screenformed or composed of a plurality of sections, and preferably vertically-divided sections, each of which sections is preferably separable from the adjacent section to permit the making up by a series of sections of a screen of any desired size which will have edges available to permit the clipping thereto of sections or I pieces of sensit1zed material of such varying sizes as may be required for photo reproduc- 0 tions for which the focusing screen has been set.

Still another object of my invention is to enable the mounting of focusing screen sections so that the sections may be readily and quickly separable from each other and to provide means whereby these movable sections may be readily and quickly mountedin fixed relationship and alignment with each other.

Still another object of my invention is to provide a mounting arragnement for the seca sectional focusing screen in which Serial. no. 52min.

the sections will always maintained in the same or parallel vertical planes and means will be provided whereby one or more of such sections may readily and quickly he moved out of alignment so as to free the edge of the adjacent member to permit clips to be applied thereto for the purpse of mounting thereon strips or sections of sensitized material of varying sizes. K

Still another object of my invention is to provide means for mounting a roll of sensitized material in connection with a sectional frame in such manner as to enable sections or such sensitized material of varying sizes to be fed from the roll across the screen.

Still another object of my invention is to provide in combination with a sectional focusing screen a light-proof holder so as to en able a single holder to be utilized for focusing in connection with plates or pieces of sensitized material of varying sizes and also to permit the movement of such plates of sensitized material of varying sizes through illuminated rooms for examination and development or the like.

With these and other objects in view, the invention comprises the combination of Inembers and arrangement of parts so combined as to co-act and cooperate with each other in the performance of the functions and the accomplishment of the results herein contemplated, and comprises in one of its adaptations the species or preferred form illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which Fig. 1 is a front elevation of a focusing screen embodying my invention;

Fig. 2 is a section on the line 22 of Fig. 1, looking in the direction of the arrow;

Fig. 3 is a view, in perspective, of a modified form of mounting means whereby the screen sections may be moved transversely of the general plane of the sections as well as longitudinally of such plane;

Fig. 4 is a plan view of the construction shown in Fig 3;

F ig. 5 is a front elevation of a focusing screen embodying my invention, showing a roll of sensitized. neat i mounted thereon:

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Fig. 6 is an elevation of the opposite or rear sideof the screen shown in F19. 5;

Fig. 7 is a section on the line 7 of Figs.

5 and 6, looking in the direction of the 'ar-' row;

Fig. 8 is a perspective view showing a light-proof box and illustrating my sectional screen mounted therein; and v Fig. 9 is a section on the line 9-9 of Fig. 8, looking in the direction of the arrow.

Referring now to the drawing, which illustrates a preferred embodiment of my invention, 1 indicates a suitable frame which, in Figs. 1 and 2, is mounted on base members '1, provided with wheels 1 and movable toward and away from the lens of a camera, not shown, on tracks 1". Mounted within the A frame 1 is a focusing screen 2 comprising a series of sections 2 which, in the embodiment shown, are separated from each other byvertical dividing lines 2 -so that the sections 2' will be vertically disposed and these sections are preferably separable from each other to provide spaces 2 at any suitable intersection and-thus to enable the formation from the sections 2' of sectional screens composed of any suitable number of sections and variable in width as desired or required for the holding and positioning of sensitized material in relation to a given image. While such screen is preferably formed of sections havin their adjacent edges, close together, it will e understood that, if desired, the sections form.-

.sitizedmaterial necessary as well as for the fastening of the sensitized material to the said sectional screen.

As illustrated in Fig. 1, I have shown a sectional screen 3 formed of five sections but it will be understood that such sectional screen may be formed of any suitable number of sections and may be of any width within the limits of the width of the combined mounted elements in the frame.

*In Figs. 1 and 2, I have shown the sectional members 2 each provided at its upper end with a hanger member 4 provided with rollers 5 mounted on a track 6 while the bottom edges of the screen sections are provided with similar hangers 4 mounted to span a bar 7. The sections 2 are each preferably provided with set screws 9 so as to enable the secure fastening of the sections to the bar 7 in any given position.

It will be seen that in said construction, the sections 2', 2 are separately or indeendently movable in relation to each other in the same plane only and that spaces 2 may be formed at any dividing line between two sections so as to produce a sectional focusing screen which will not only enable proper focusing to be accomplished in relation to the camera lens but will provide a flat mounting surface for sensitized material which will have its edges free to permit the positioning of clips while the image is in vision on the screen, thus serving, after the capping of the lens when the image is no longer visible, as indicating devices for indicating the size or limits of the image and also serving as fastening means mounted on the edges of such sections for piecesof sensitized material 0f the exact size that may be required in an given case.

n Figs. 3 and 4,1 haveillustrated a modified form of my invention in which sectional members 2 are not only capable of separation laterally in the same plane but are also capable of separation transversely of that plane and in these figures I have shown a construction in which each section 2 is rovided with hanger member 6' having rollers 5 mounted on transverse tracks 10 on a carrier member 11 which in turn moves on tracks 12, the tracks 12 being arrangedin a plane parallel with the edges of the frame member 1 and the tracks 10 being arranged at right angles thereto. This construction thus enables the sections 2 to be movable not only laterally in the same plane but also enables the same to be moved transversely of that plane so that any sectional member 2 may be moved in two directions to more COIIlPlBtG. 1y free the edges of the sectional screen and mounting which it is desired to use.

In Figs. 5, 6 and 7 I have shown a construction which is substantially similar to the construction shown in Figs. 1 and 2 except that I provide parallel to the track on. which the sections are mounted a pair of mounting rods 13 on which are movably mounted clamp-bearings 14 to accommodate a light-tight container 15 in which a roll 16' of sensitized material 16 is encased. As shown, this container 15 is disposed at one bers such as springs 18 proviC ed with fasten-- mg elements for the sensitized material such as end clips 19 attached thereto.

' end of the framel" and at the other end of It will be seen from this construction that sections sothat the material therefrom may be fed without waste through a separated eipace between any two sections so as to abut atly against the other face thereof and the opposite end of this strip may then be engaged by clips 19 on the elastic members 18,- which also may be moved along rod 13 to any suitable position. i

In Figs. 8 and 9 I have shown a lightproof box 1 having mounted therein sectiona1 screen elements 2. As illustrated, these sections'are, at their upper ends, mounted by means of a mounting element 20 on a rod 21 and are similarly mounted at the lower end by mounting elements, 20 on a rod 21. Each of the mounting elements 20are provided p with set screws 22 to enable the positioning Having described my invention, 'cl'aim:

and secure fastening to the rod 21'. In this construction the box is provided at opposite .sides of the sectional plates 2 with grooves 23 in which are mounted a, pair of light-tight plates 23', 23. Obviously the sections 2 in this light-tight box may be separated and a piece of sensitized material or photo raphic plate 25 may be mounted thereon b c ips 26.

1. A combined focusing screen and retaining-member for sensitized material composed of a series of sections comprisin strips of transparent material, and means for mounting said transparent strips in adjustable re lationship. o

, 2, A combined focusing screenand retaining member for sensitized material composed tively narrow ground-glassstrip unframed and having its transparency unobstructed throughout its entire width and each strip being mounted to be independently movable in relation to the other, and means for fastening a plurality of such sections in holderproducing position.

4.. A combinedfocusing screen-and retaining member for sensitized material composed of a series of sections each mounted to be independently movable in relation to the other, and fastening elements mountable in relation to the edges of the sectional screen to indicate the limits of the reflected image on the screen and to permit attachment of the sensitized material at the true position of said reflected image.

5. A combinedfocusing screen and retaining member for sensitized material composed of a series of sections divided vertically from each other combined to provide screen hold- 6. A combined focusin screen and retaining member for sensitize material composed of a series of sections divided vertically from each other combined to-provide screen hold- .ers of varying sizes, means for mounting each ofsuch sections independently to be movable relatively to each other in a given plane, and fastening elements mountab e in relation to the edges of the sectional screen to indicate the limits of the reflected image on the screen and'to permit attachment of the sensitized material at the true position of saidreflected image.

7. A combined focusin screen and retaining member for sensitize material composed of a mounting frame and a series of sections divided vertically from each other combined to provide screen holders of varying sizes, means for mounting each of such sections independently to be movable relatively to each other in a given plane, andmeans for fastening such sections in given ositions within the limits of the mounting ame.

8. A combined focusin screen and retaining member for sensitize material composed of a mounting frame and a series of sections divided vertically from each other combined to provide screen holders ofvarying sizes, means for mounting each "of such sections independently to be movable relativel to each other in a given plane, means for astening such sections in given sitions within the limits of the mounting rame, and means for moving each of said sectional elements in a plane at right angles to the given plane hereinabove first mentioned. V

9. A combined focusing screen and retain- "ing member for sensitized'material composed of a series of sections each mounted to be independently movable in relation to the other, means for fastening a pluralityof such sections in holder-producing position, and means on said frame for mounting a roll of sensitized pa er.

10. A com ined focusing screen and retaining member for sensitized material composed of a mounting frame and a series of sections divided vertically from each other.

combined to provide screen holders of varying sizes, means for mounting each of such sections independently to be movable 'rela-'' tively to each other in a given plane, means for fastening such sections in given positions within the limits of the mounting frame, and

means on said frame for mounting a roll of sensitized paper.

11. A combined focusing screen and retaining member for sensitized material composed of a mounting frame and a series of sections divided vertically from each other combined to provide screen holders'lof varying sizes, means for mounting each= fof isuch sections independently tobe movable ram;-

tively to each other in a given plane, means for fastenin such sections in given positions I within the imits of the mounting frame, means on said frame for mounting a roll of 5 sensitized paper, and means at the opposite 7 end of the frame for adjustably mounting -,fastenin devices to fasten the free end of the sensitize paper fed from said roll.

12. A combined focusing screen and retaining member for sensitized material composed of a mounting frame and a series of sections divided vertically from each other combined to provide screen holders of varying sizes, means for mounting each of such sections independently to be movable rela tivel to each other in a given plane, means for astenin such sections in given positions within the dimits of the mounting frame, means on said frame for mounting a roll of sensitized paper, and cli s adjustably mounted at the o posite end 0 the frame on elastic elements or fastening the free end of the sensitized pa er fed from said roll.

13; A com ined focusing screen and re- 5 taining member for sensitized material composed of amounting frame and a series of sections divided vertically from each other and combined to provide sectional screens of var ing sizes, means for mounting each of suc sections independently to be movable relatively to each other in a given plane, means'for fastening such sections in given ositions within the limits of the mounting rame, and li ht-tight shutter members mounted'in sai frame at opposite sides of said sectional focusing screen for producing a light-tight holder.

" In witness whereof, I have signed my name to the foregoing specification.

ELLIS 'WEISKER. 

